Early Bird Recipe
brown butter washed basil hayden bourbon, coffee infused heavens door tennessee sour mash whiskey, tobacco bitters, demerara sugar, lemon/orange oil
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Ingredients
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Bourbon Base
Whiskey Infusion
Bitters and Sweetener
Garnish
Method
Brown Butter Infusion
- 1
Prepare Brown Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter turns a golden brown color and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Infuse with Basil
Add fresh basil leaves to the warm brown butter and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain the butter to remove the basil leaves and set aside.
Coffee Whiskey Infusion
- 3
Brew Coffee
In a French press or coffee maker, combine coffee beans with hot water. Let steep for 4-5 minutes, then strain to collect the coffee infusion.
- 4
Mix with Whiskey
In a shaker, combine the brewed coffee with Heavens Door Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey. Add the demerara sugar and tobacco bitters, stirring well to combine.
Final Assembly
- 5
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